Dagmawi “Dag” Woubshet, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, has aligned himself with extremist activism on campus in the aftermath of Hamas’s October 7 terror attacks. He has spoken at rallies, participated in anti-Israel demonstrations, and expressed support for the pro-Hamas encampment at Penn. Rather than condemning terror, Woubshet has chosen to use his role as faculty to normalize hostility toward Jews and legitimize radical movements.
Pro-Hamas Rally at Penn
On October 16, 2023, just days after Hamas murdered over 1,200 Israelis and kidnapped hundreds, Woubshet spoke at the “Collective Walkout for Palestine” rally on Penn’s campus. The rally was marked by chants of “When people are occupied, resistance is justified” and claims that Israel “desecrates the memory of the Holocaust.” Woubshet told the crowd he stood “in solidarity,” and declared that the Palestinian cause was “a sacred duty for the entire world.” He also lashed out at Penn’s administration for condemning Hamas’s atrocities, framing the university’s response as dictated by “dollar signs” rather than principle.
Participation in Anti-Israel Demonstrations
In January 2024, Woubshet joined an anti-Israel die-in and vigil organized at Penn. These demonstrations amplified accusations of genocide against Israel while ignoring Hamas’s mass rape, murder, and kidnappings. His involvement further entrenched faculty backing for campus extremism and antisemitic rhetoric.
Support for Encampments and Extremist Groups
Woubshet publicly expressed support for the Penn “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” in spring 2024, despite widespread reports of harassment of Jewish students and antisemitic slogans at the site. As of February 2024, he was also identified as a member of Penn Faculty for Justice in Palestine, a group formed after October 7 to defend extremist activism under the guise of academic solidarity.
Key Takeaways
✔ Spoke at a pro-Hamas rally on October 16, 2023
✔ Participated in an anti-Israel die-in and vigil in January 2024
✔ Supported the Penn “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” where antisemitic incidents occurred
✔ Member of Penn Faculty for Justice in Palestine, organized to justify campus extremism
A Faculty Voice for Extremism
By speaking at rallies that glorified “resistance,” participating in hostile demonstrations, and endorsing encampments that targeted Jewish students, Dagmawi Woubshet has used his faculty role to validate extremism. His actions have helped create a climate of intimidation at Penn, where antisemitism has been emboldened under the banner of academic activism.
